Latin American Chronicles:
Music from West Side Story and Carmen
Music from West Side Story and Carmen
Join your ASO on Valentine’s Day Weekend for a concert of love, passion, and the fiery rhythms of Spain and Latin America.
Experience music from West Side Story and Carmen, plus the Argentinian Jazz Clarinet Concerto “Latin American Chronicles”
Saturday, February 14, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
- Kids & students FREE
- Seniors, military, and first responders half-price
- No dress code
- Plenty of free parking
- Pre-Concert talk with Maestro Jeremy Cuebas 30-minutes prior to each performance, included with your ticket purchase.
Repertoire
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Favorite music from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, including “Maria,” “Somewhere,” “America,” and “Tonight.”
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A clarinet solo blending classical, jazz, and Argentinian folk music in “Latin American Chronicles,” by Argentinian composer Daniel Freiberg, featuring Clarinet Soloist Wesley Ferreira.
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The seductive “Habanera,” the buffoonish “Toreador Song,” and other recognizable tunes from the opera Carmen by French composer George Bizet.
Featured Artists
Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet
With a charismatic blend of technical flair, polish, and grace, Portuguese-Canadian clarinetist Wesley Ferreira draws in audiences with his unabashed joy and passion for storytelling through music. Widely regarded as a gifted expressionist, critics have praised his “beautiful tone” and “technical prowess” (American Record Guide), “remarkable sensitivity” (CAML Review), and “invigorating performance style” (The Clarinet), noting the vitality and energy he brings to every stage appearance. Fanfare Magazine adds, “Ferreira is clearly a major talent.”
Dates & Location
Saturday, February 14, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Venue: Hinkley High School Auditorium
